March For Anti-Homophobia Kicks Off Vallarta Pride: Photo Gallery

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A march celebrating National and International Day Against Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia was held on Saturday, May 17,2025m to raise awareness and foster an inclusive environment. 

Amaria Villas Announces Pride Events

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Amaria Villas Announces Pride Events, A Red Dress party hosted by the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, from various U.S. chapters, will headline several events...

Vallarta Pride 2024 Unveils Sun & Beach Themed Parade, Educational Talks, and Beach Party

Vallarta Pride 2024 Press Conference
Vallarta Pride, along with other local officials, announced plans and details for the upcoming Vallarta Pride Festival. The event was held recently at Industry Bar. This conference began by recounting the achievements of the last edition; Because this year it was a challenge to overcome what had happened on the 10th Anniversary.

Act2PV Entertainment Announces Pride Schedule

Act2PV has announced its special entertainment schedule for pride week, staring Mama Tits, Karma La Perra , Hedda Lettuce and Steven Retchless. Catch out these shows and learn more at the ACT2PV website.

Celebrate Pride With On & Dave Mekahel

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International TV star and Influencer On Mekahel and his husband Dave want to celebrate pride with you in a very intimate way. 

Vallarta and NYC Pride Sign Historic LGBTQ+ Sister City Agreement

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Puerto Vallarta and New York City have formalized a historic sister city agreement between Vallarta Pride and NYC Pride, establishing a binational partnership to promote LGBTQ+ inclusion, cultural exchange, tourism, and human rights.

Photos: Gay Mixer at Corsica Gallery

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The PV Gays Mixer was held at Galeria Corsica on Wednesday, May 24. It was sponsored by Galeria Corsia and Jet De La Isla. The event included a sash bar, and avenue to see some great art and music by DJ Trevor Merz.

Javier Jimenez Gives Back, Looks Forward

Javier Jimenez, President of ACT LGBT and owner of the Garbo Group, has been supporting Vallarta Pride since its inception and sat down with O&APV to talk more about why he got involved
Javier Jimenez, President of ACT LGBT and owner of the Garbo Group, has been supporting Vallarta Pride since its inception and sat down with O&APV to talk more about why he got involved.

Vallarta Gay Pride 2023 Schedule of Events

For the tenth year, Puerto Vallarta will be ready to welcome guests in 2023 to the most important LGBTQ Pride in the region... Vallarta Pride! Here is a schedule of some of the events.

Pink Dinner Glamour: Photos from the Vallarta Pride Pink Dinner at Almar

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The annual Vallarta Pride Pink Dinner was held at the Eden Pool & Lounge Garden at Almar Resort on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.

Ballroom Voguing Evolves, and Emerges in Puerto Vallarta

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The first ball room of Puerto Vallarta will take place at Industry Nightclub with the theme, “Call of Nature ” on Monday, May 22, 2023 starting at 7 p.m.

Pride Gay Mixer Photos from The Swedes

Jet De La Isla (right) with his boyfriend Beto Hernández at The Swedes Pride Gay Mixer. The event was held May 15, with more than 250 people attending. Photo by Oscar Almeida.
A large crowd (our biggest crowd at any of our mixers) enjoyed a great time and supported a great cause at the May 15, 2024 Out and About PV Magazine and the Facebook group “Puerto Vallarta Gays: Everything You Need or Want to Know” Gay Mixer that was held at The Swedes Restaurant and Bar.

Vallarta Pride Announces Booth Applications for Pride Sun Festival

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Vallarta Pride has announced that applications for booths at the upcoming Pride Sun Festival are now open. The festival will be held at Lazaro Cardenas Park (tile park) from May 23rd to 25th, promising a vibrant celebration of community diversity.

Pride and Prosperity: Puerto Vallarta’s LGBTQ+ Tourism Generates Record $17 Billion Pesos in 2023

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Puerto Vallarta has long been a beloved destination for LGBTQ+ travelers, but the economic impact of this vibrant community has never been quantified – until now. The Puerto Vallarta Tourism Trust released data showcasing that in 2023, the city welcomed a staggering 2 million LGBTQ+ tourists, generating a record-breaking $17 billion pesos for the local economy. 

Vallarta Pride 2022 Announces Talent Line Up and Parade Contest

Vallarta Pride 2022 announced its artist lineup which includes Valentina, Ultra Nate and Brian Justin Crum.

Pride Dinner at The Swedes to Benefit Vallarta Gay+ Community Center

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The Vallarta Gay+ Community Center will benefit from a Pride Dinner at The Swedes Bar and Bistro on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

One Six One Bar Announces Pride Events

One Six One, Calle Rodolfo Gomez 161, will be hosting several events during Vallarta Pride.

ELLA Mexico Celebrates Lesbian Pride at Elixir

Ella Mexico recently held their STUDIO 54 Party at Elixir Mixology Bar in Puerto Vallarta as part of their Ella Mexico Puerto Vallarta series celebrating Lesbian Pride. Photos by Oscar Almeida.

Councilwoman Melissa Madero Recognized as “LGBTQ+ Ally of the Year” at Vallarta Pride 2025

Councilwoman Melissa Madero Recognized as “LGBTQ+ Ally of the Year” at Vallarta Pride 2025 Photo provided
As part of the largest parade in the history of Vallarta Pride, Councilwoman Melissa Marlene Madero Plascencia was honored with the “LGBTQ+ Ally of the Year” award in recognition of her commitment to human rights and her key role in consolidating the festival as a platform for inclusion, diversity, and development during its 2025 edition.

Celebrate Gay Pride with Democrats Abroad Costa Banderas

Stonewall Uprising Movie During Pride 2024
Join Democrats Abroad on Tuesday, May 21st, for a showing of the acclaimed PBS documentary "Stonewall Uprising." This powerful film explores the pivotal 1969 riots that ignited the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement.